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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1934
Page
6
Mr. and Mrs. Rothschild entertained their store employees with a three course turkey dinner. The table featured yellow and white chrysanthemums and candles. The large centerpiece turkey was adorned with cranberries and cards were played after the meal.
Mrs Harvey Waggoner entertained the O G T Bridge club on Thursday afternoon with two tables of play. Mrs J F Hinshaw was not a guest. Mrs Ray Cox won both high seat and travel prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting planned with Mrs Howard Anderson in three weeks.
Announcements include Presbyterian choir practice at the church Saturday night at 7 90. call Catherine Little if you cannot attend. A regular meeting of Koff C's on Monday Jan 22. community social at Havre school Wednesday evening. Men’s Club of the Methodist church meets Thursday Jan 25 at 6 15 with supper and talks. large attendance expected.
Mrs. George Jarrard announced committees at the Rebekah lodge meeting held at the I O O F hall. New officers took their posts, two candidates were initiated, and annual activities including commemorations of Thomas Wildey were outlined.
The Fortnightly club general meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon is postponed to a later date. The Women's Relief corps holds a regular meeting next Saturday Jan. 20 at 2 30. The Nineteenth Century Club meets at Mrs. Lloyd Lytle's home Saturday afternoon at 2 30.
The Wesleyan Missionary society will meet at Mrs. Sidney Moore’s home 220 N. 4th Monday at 7 30. Mrs. Yaw to speak. Dora Minick to lead. The Junior Fortnightly gathers at Miss Aries McDaniel’s 902 East Main Monday Jan 22 at 7 30. The Bible department meets with Mrs. Frank L. Wilson Monday at 2 30.
Mr and Mrs J J Fitzgerald of Ainsworth will receive friends at an open house from 1 to 4 PM Tuesday Jan 23 to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Local notices list meetings of KOW club Ethian Sisters and Booster club with details and hosts for January events.
The 1X Club and Rural Woman's elu plan meetings on Wednesday January 24 at 2 PM with Mr Frank Casey and Mrs Lou Rhodebee respectively. A program meeting with roll call and notable 1933 events is noted.
Fred R. White and W. E. Jones met with local business leaders to review a proposed viaduct on primary road No. 2 across Main and Oak streets. The plan includes a 26 foot clearance over Rock Island tracks, roadway widening, and potential relocations of homes and church, with roads connecting to No. 2 and a future bridge over the Iowa River southeast of Fredonia.
Jan 19 report from Olds covers stockholders meeting of the Telephone company. Residents note visits, family gatherings, and community events incl. Appleton sale, Iowa-Illinois basketball in Iowa City, and a postponed Wayland game due to scarlet fever. Basketball wins for Olds from Salem and upcoming trips to Cotter and Wyman are listed along with guild activities and illnesses.
Fire wiped out the Frank Yocum home six miles northwest of Columbus Junction. some belongings saved. Elm church former site remodeled. Columbus City lodge A F and A M installed with officers listed. Funeral held for Mrs Arthur Cadogan of Muscatine. buried Columbus City cemetery. Local events include visits, debates on chain stores, hospital return, and CWA payroll data for Louisa county.
LeRoy Carter of Muscatine and Kathryn Kisner of Muscatine will wed Saturday afternoon January 2 1934 with Geaulah Kisner and Slifford Wayne Booth as attendants. The groom’s family and local Wellman residents plan to attend. The article also notes illness and local events including a roof fire, DeMolay party, and postal route changes.
Magdalena Swartzendruber Yoder daughter of Daniel and Anna Swartzendruber Yoder was born October 29 1861 in Johnson County Iowa and died January 15 1934 in Wellman Iowa at age 72 2 26. She joined the Amish Mennonite Church in youth and remained a faithful member. She lived healthfully and cared for others including a devoted spouse Jacob Gunden who died in May 1932. She leaves eight siblings including Mary Brenneman two sisters and seven foster grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 17 1934 at her sister's home and Lower Deer Creek Church with Elmer Swartzendruber and John Y Swartzendruber officiating.
Mrs Katharina Blum nee Katharina Ane born December 14 1868 in Hausen Hessen Germany died January 13 1934 on a farm near Wellman Iowa aged 65 years and 300 days. She married John Blum in 1888 in Iowa City and they lived on a Wellman farm with nine children and 28 grandchildren. Burial was in Pilothurs Cemetery.
An area in New York state features a two mile long gorge where a stream drops 7 feet then runs through vertical quartz and Potadam sandstone. Erosion has worn some sections down as much as 175 feet, revealing stark geological strata.
In Shetland there are 9000 hand knitters making up about 75 percent of the islands' female population. The figure highlights the large domestic craft community and its link to local culture.
First National gathered 500 youths on the First National studio lawn as William A Wellman selected cast members to portray America's vagabond youths in Wild Boys of the Road The film screens at the Fox Theatre with a focus on the boys decline from hopeful youths to hoboes and the allure of precarious living.
Paramount's Design for Living opens tomorrow at the State theater. Fredric March, Gary Cooper, Miriam Hopkins star under Ernst Lubitsch with Noel Coward and Ben Hecht contributing. The witty comedy drama presents a vibrant modern triangle and promises wide copying in future films.
New Haven residents report Sunday dinner with Edward Aston and daughter, visits by Mrs. Charlie McKinstry and Mrs. Marion Smith, and gatherings with the Rathmel and Wells families. A large turnout attended the worn hog meeting. family sympathies extend to the McAvoy family. Gail Wells and John McKinstry earned exemption from semester tests.
A reflective proverb notes thoughts a person hides, tempers within families, and tongues in society. It urges self discipline in private conduct.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington began producing all United States paper money after 1876 and has continued to the present day.
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